H.R. No. 665
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Communities throughout the State of Texas proudly
    1-2  celebrate the Lone Star State's rich multicultural heritage with
    1-3  colorful and fun-filled celebrations of the state's many
    1-4  historically and culturally significant holidays; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Ranking high among these holiday celebrations are
    1-6  the annual Cinco de Mayo festivities that, in communities large and
    1-7  small, are often a high point in the yearly calendar of community
    1-8  events; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, The Federacion de Organizaciones Mexicanas has
   1-10  joined the growing number of neighborhood groups and business and
   1-11  civic organizations that have made Cinco de Mayo a major focal
   1-12  point for their community activities and made it possible for
   1-13  people to come together in a spirit of fun, fellowship, and
   1-14  cultural celebration; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, The Federacion de Organizaciones Mexicanas sponsors
   1-16  the oldest running commemoration of Cinco de Mayo in the city of
   1-17  Dallas, held at the Pike Park Recreation Center since 1937 and to
   1-18  be held this year on Wednesday and Thursday, May 5 and 6, 1993, as
   1-19  part of this cultural celebration and recognition of Hispanic
   1-20  heritage; now, therefore, be it
   1-21        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   1-22  Legislature hereby commend the Federacion  de Organizaciones
   1-23  Mexicanas on its efforts and strong commitment to heighten the
    2-1  cultural awareness and understanding of the Mexican American
    2-2  community of this state and nation; and, be it further
    2-3        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    2-4  prepared for the members of this noteworthy organization as an
    2-5  expression of high esteem by the Texas House of Representatives.
    2-6  expression of high esteem by the Texas House of Representatives.
    2-7                                                               Alonzo
    2-8                                                      H.R. No. 665
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   2-10                                                 Speaker of the House
   2-11        I certify that H.R. No. 665 was adopted by the House on May
   2-12  4, 1993, by a non-record vote.
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   2-14                                          Chief Clerk of the House